On Principles

Absolutely everyone has opinions on political economic philosophy.Yet, very few have any understanding of the principles behind the policies. It is not a matter of intelligence, but of basic knowledge.

Simply, there are two political economic principles. The first as defined by Locke in 1690 as the right of private property- the right of an individual to dispose of their earnings and property as they choose.

The second as defined by Marx in 1850 denies private property, and declares that all property is to be considered collective property- that an individual's earnings and property (including positions of employment) are to be considered common property to be distributed by the state.

These are the two principles. All economies in the world are arbitrary arrangements of these two principles. It is pointless to discuss economic policies until one has understood the principles behind them.

The Liberal Party?

Perhaps, one of the greatest mysteries in Canada is the existence of the Liberal party...

Our government is like a tennis match between the Conservatives and the NDP. However, there is an odd, assorted group that runs all over the court, swinging their rackets with great enthusiasm and obvious enjoyment of games in general, yet with no apparent understanding of the true nature of the game.

Equally mysterious, is the group's considerable following of those genuinely confused by political philosophy, those merely impressed by theatrical displays, or those simply too nervous to make a real choice at election time...

On the Liberals "Dream Team"

The Liberal's "Dream Team"- a pointless band of political drifters united by nothing but understandable mutual animosity and distrust... all of whom are secretly hoping that their party will lose the inevitable up-coming election, forcing the resignation of Mr. Dion as leader, and the crowning of themselves as the truly intended, yet merely delayed leader.

Kids, this is what happens when you join a party liberated from the awkward nuisance of guiding principles, instead substituting opportunistic poll-crunching to determine their disposable weekly-updated policies.

Mr. Duceppe and Mr. Dion

Well, it's been another entertaining week in Canadian politics, as Mr. Duceppe suffers his second well-deserved humiliation in a month.

The first time was when Mr. Harper brilliantly scooped his "Quebec as nation" initiative, likely ruining his greatest hope of any sort of legacy.

And now, after weeks of saber-rattling from Opposition parties threatening a spring election, Mr. Duceppe- master strategist- still stinging from his earlier humiliation, roars into the headlines, sword in hand, ready to lead a Great Wave of Opposition parties against the Conservatives.

Surprise, Mr. Dion and his "dream team" retreats, as it is becoming increasingly obvious that any election would merely solidify their party's Opposition status...thus, making Mr. Dion the shortest reigning leader in Liberal history...

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On Marketing Boards

Well farmers, it's almost time for the annual tractor parade of protesting farmers, as well as the traditional dumping of manure on government property. Followed, of course, by the usual angry speeches by opportunistic Opposition MP's and marketing board bureaucrats- all whom claim to care so much about you, but are really only using you for their own benefit. And then, after the speeches, getting back in your tractors and off to the local Tim Hortons, spending the rest of the year re-living your exciting day in the big city.

You have some strange delusion that your actions will influence government policy, and swing public opinion in your favour, but you really only end up looking like liquored up hicks looking for another hand-out.

Good farmer, maybe you accept being forced to sell your goods to the marketing boards. Okay, that's a free choice on your part. However, is it right to deny other farmers the freedom to sell their goods to whomsoever they choose?

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